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Emergency Info for Hurricane Lee ME, MA and RI

Please visit the website below for an up-to-date list of emergency shelters in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Maine.

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html

Visit the website below for updates on Hurricane Lee.

https://weather.com/?cm_ven=PS_GGL_Hurricane_07132022_1&par=MK_GGL

Below are online resources that may be able to assist you in locating and receiving aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Lee in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Maine. To access the websites, please click on the links. You may wish to contact these providers for additional information.

Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane.html

https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes https://www.nationwide.com/lc/resources/emergency-preparedness/articles/hurricanes

https://www.weather.gov/safety/hurricane https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.html https://hurricanesafety.org/prepare/hurricane-safety-checklists https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/disasters/hurricane-resources

https://www.ready.gov/kit

https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/in-a-disaster

National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at3+shtml/204837.shtml?50wind024?

Poweroutage.us

https://poweroutage.us/area/state/rhode%20island

https://poweroutage.us/area/state/massachusetts

https://poweroutage.us/area/state/maine

Power Outage Preparedness and Recovery

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/power-outage.html

https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/power-outage_information-sheet.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/food-safety-during-a-power-outage.html

https://www.consumerreports.org/home-safety/how-to-survive-a-prolonged-power-outage-a1579830430

Flooding Preparedness and Recovery

http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/flood

https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

http://www.redcross.org/images/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m4340128_Flood.pdf

https://www.ready.gov/floods

https://weather.com/safety/floods/index

Road Closures

For information about road closures, you may dial 511 or obtain information online at:

https://www.dot.ri.gov/travel/traveladvisories.php

https://www.mass511.com/@-72.80963,42.29749,7?show=roadReports,constructionReports,trafficSpeeds,weatherWarningsAreaEvents,weatherRadar,otherStateInfo

https://www.maine.gov/mdot/newengland511/

Local Red Cross Locator

https://www.redcross.org/find-your-local-chapter.html

Red Cross Smartphone Apps

These apps will update people on current emergencies and provide information on safety during a disaster.

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/mobile-apps.html

Below is information on 2-1-1 in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Maine. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number that connects callers to information and services in times of need. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food, or programs for your family.

2-1-1 Rhode Island

50 Valley Street

Providence, RI 02909

2-1-1

https://www.unitedwayri.org/get-help/2-1-1

2-1-1 Massachusetts

18 Chestnut Street, Suite 530

Worcester, MA 01608

2-1-1

https://mass211.org

2-1-1 Maine

700 Main Street, Suite 1

Bangor, ME 04401

2-1-1

https://211maine.org

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

500 C Street Southwest

Washington, DC 20472

800-621-FEMA

https://www.fema.gov

If a disaster is declared in your area, please call to apply for assistance or visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov.

FEMA Text Message Program

To locate an open emergency shelter, text SHELTER and a zip code to 43362 (4FEMA).
To locate an open Disaster Recovery Center, text DRC and a zip code to 43362 (4FEMA).

Please note that standard message and data rates apply.

Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Maine Emergency Management Resources

Rhode Island Department of Homeland Security

https://fusioncenter.ri.gov/dhs/index.php

Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency

https://riema.ri.gov

Rhode Island Department of Human Services

https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/ri-works-program

Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-public-safety-and-security

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-emergency-management-agency